Because of his father’s work, Kaoru Nishimi (Yuri Chinen) moves out to Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He is a first grade high school student with an introverted personality. He meets classmates Sentaro Kawabuchi (Taishi Nakagawa), who is labelled as a disorderly student, and Ritsuko Mukae (Nana Komatsu), who is a beautiful student. Kaoru Nishimi falls in love with beautiful Ritsuko Mukae. Kaoru Nishimi is talented with the piano, but he only plays classics. Due to Ritsuko Mukae, Kaoru Nishimi begins to play jazz.

Notes

Based on manga series "Sakamichi no Apollon" by Yuki Kodama (published from September 28, 2007 to July 28, 2012 in Japanese monthly josei manga magazine Flowers).

Filming begins late April, 2017 and finishes mid-June, 2017.

Yuri Chinen has practiced playing the piano since September, 2016 to play Kaoru Nishimi.

Taishi Nakagawa played the drums for approximately one year while in elementary school and he began practicing the drums since July, 2017 to play Sentaro Kawabuchi.

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KateNov 09 2018 12:13 am
I saw this just last night. Such a sweet tale of fruendships and young love. The music was fantastic! The acting was a little stilted by Taishi Nakagawa, but excellent performances by Nana and Yuri. Nana speaks with her eyes! Well worth the almost 2 hours.

dearOct 17 2018 9:38 am
This live action is tied with Rurouni Kenshin's as no.1 in my favorite movie list. Totally different genres but they slayed my heart equally mercilessly... Well, I'm a fan of Sato Takeru and Chinen Yuri, but trust me they both are gifted actors (Chinen just need more experience and move his lazy ass...tho I love him either way lol).

Erick Sydney AusSep 07 2018 11:25 am
I've watched this movie while on a 5 hr flight from Sydney to Perth and end up watching it twice repeating the musical interlude. I fell in love with the movie and the lead casts. Great acting.. I wish I can meet them and get their authographs!!!! ???

Mary MayJun 28 2018 1:15 pm
I'm looking forward for this movie. Been a fan of Taishi Nakagawa since Kyou no Kira kun days. And a supporter of Taishi-Marie's chemistry. But still I'm gonna watch this film. It looks interesting. ?

AmyMar 23 2018 1:46 am
Japan must be going crazy right now from when I am commenting around this time (March 2018) they released this Miki Takahiro movie and next Chihayafuru Musubi (part 3). The theatre must be full..

YuriFeb 07 2018 7:03 pm
Cannot wait to see Chinen Yuri and Nakagawa Taishi together.. These two have been my first favourite since the day I got into Japanese World..lol (^_^)
Eager to watch this movie..!!

merumeruJul 04 2017 6:16 pm
Got excited when I saw Taishi & Nana's picture together but when I read the story synopsis, I felt a bit disappointed that Taishi's not the main lead. Anyway I'm still going to watch this nevertheless since the cast is gorgeous and talented (don't get me started with Nana–she's improved!).

CLAApr 29 2017 10:54 pm
I watched the anime and also read the manga, this is one of my favorite series ever!! Honestly I started listening to jazz especially Art Blakey, and Bill Evans is because of this series, I hope the live action could bring that feeling and emotion to everyone just like what I felt back then when I watch the anime....

(I really have huge expectation in this..as much as I know Takahiro Miki's movies are beautiful (hidamari no kanojo, hot road, etc), so i hope this wont be disappointing :'))

Karen KhooApr 29 2017 11:35 am
Sakamichi no Apollon is one of my favourite animes! I came to appreciate jazz after watching this anime. It's full of values,friendships and of course music. I hope the live action can bring out the emotions like in the anime. I am still listening to their opening song after all these years! It's just so beautiful and brings back much nostalgia. <3

Karen KhooApr 29 2017 11:34 am
Sakamichi no Apollon is one of my favourite animes! I came to appreciate jazz after watching this anime. It's full of values,friendships and of course music. I hope the live action can bring out the emotions like in the anime. I am still listening to their opening song after all these years! It's just so beautiful and brings back much nostalgia. <3